Archives for July 14, 2010

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Vitamins D & E show brain benefits

By Stephen Daniells

Eating food rich in vitamin E may reduce the risk of developing dementia, while insufficient levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of cognitive decline, say two new studies.

BASF hikes beta-carotene prices

By Lorraine Heller

Ingredient firm BASF has implemented a double-digit price increase on its entire range of beta-carotene ingredients as a result of higher costs faced by the company.

Who will fund antioxidant biomarker development?

By Shane Starling

The controversy surrounding antioxidant science is not being helped by a lack of validated biomarkers, says Professor Wilhem Stahl, an antioxidant researcher at the University of Dusseldorf. Which doesn’t mean they are due any time soon.

Special edition: Eye health

Marigold dominates eye health ingredients supply

By Stephen Daniells

In the third part of our special series on eye health, NutraIngredients takes a closer look at the supply of the ingredients at the center of the eye health products.

UK watchdog rules omega-3 supplements adverts medicinal

By Shane Starling

A national press campaign for omega-3 food supplements that claimed they could, “cure reflux, severe eczema and arthritis” has been challenged by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

Class action may follow FTC-Nestlé settlement

By Shane Starling

Nestlé was not dealt a financial penalty in its settlement this week with the Federal Trade Commission over immunity health claims being made for some of its probiotic products, but a class action is possible, says a food attorney.

Neptune profits rise on krill oil success

By Lorraine Heller

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has recorded continued profits in its first quarter, which the firm says is partly a result of a more widespread recognition of krill oil in the nutraceutical industry.